Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Optima Medical :Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group consisting of 30 locations and 130medical providers, who care for more than 200,000 patients statewide.Our mission is to improve the quality of life throughout Arizona by helping communities Live Better, Live Longer through personalized healthcare, with a focus on preventing the nation's top leading causes of death.We go beyond primary care with a full spectrum of services including cardiovascular health services, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management and other specialty health services.We aspire to aid the growth of our company by welcoming the most qualified and deserving candidates aboard.Optima is currently seeking a HCC Risk Coder Specialist to join our team.As the Risk Adjustment Coder you will perform medical record diagnosis code abstraction based upon clinical documentation, ICD-10-CM official guidelines for coding and reporting, CMS program guidance and in accordance with all state regulations, federal regulations, internal polices, and internal procedures.This position requires an initial 60-day training period at our corporate office in Scottsdale, Arizona.Upon successful completion of training, the position will transition to a fully remote role.HCC / Risk Coder Job Responsibilities :Perform code abstraction of medical records, diagnostic imaging, etc.to ensure ICD-10-CM codes are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentationIdentify diagnosis and chart level impairments and documentation improvement opportunities for provider educationAssist by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding goals and outcomesMaintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM codes, CMS documentation requirements, and state and federal regulationsMeet minimum productivity requirements as outlined by the project termsHandle other related duties as required or assignedHCC / Risk Coder Job Qualifications :Minimum 1 year of coding experience in Risk AdjustmentAbility to consistently maintain a high level of accuracy working in a fast-paced production environmentHigh school diploma or equivalentMust live in ArizonaHigh level of competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and ExcelStrong written and verbal communication skillsWorks independently under regular supervisionMust have a coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CRC), NO CPC-A or CCAWhy join our team?Substantial growth opportunitiesLeadership and mentoringFun work environment (lunches, events, holiday parties)Benefits (medical / vision / dental / 401k / paid holidays)Supportive and positive work environmentWe cover your membership through AAPC!.